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  The Time of My Life - Dirty Dancing

  Andrea Warner

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  An engaging exploration into the enduring popularity of Dirty Dancing and its lasting themes of feminism, activism, and reproductive rights
  		 
  When Dirty Dancing was released in 1987, it had already been rejected by producers and distributors several times over, and expectations for the summer romance were low. But then the film, written by former dancer Eleanor Bergstein and starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze as a couple from two different worlds, exploded. Since then, Dirty Dancing’s popularity has never waned. The truth has always been that Dirty Dancing was never just a teen romance or a dance movie — it also explored abortion rights, class, and political activism, with a smattering of light crime-solving.
  		 
  In The Time of My Life, celebrated music journalist Andrea Warner excavates the layers of Dirty Dancing, from its anachronistic, chart-topping soundtrack, to Baby and Johnny’s chemistry, to Bergstein’s political intentions, to the abortion subplot that is more relevant today than ever. The film’s remarkable longevity would never have been possible if it was just a throwaway summer fling story. It is precisely because of its themes — deeply feminist, sensitively written — that we, over 30 years later, are still holding our breath during that last, exhilarating lift.
  		 
  About the Pop Classics Series
  		 
  Short books that pack a big punch, Pop Classics offer intelligent, fun, and accessible arguments about why a particular pop phenomenon matters.

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  Hopper - A Journey into the...

  Tom Folsom

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  James Dean to Hopper 
  "I saw what you did today. Today you were great." 
  Jack Nicholson to Hopper 
  "We're geniuses, you know that? 
  Isn't it great to be a genius?" 
  The chopper-riding hippie outlaw in Easy Rider. The prophetic madman in the jungle in Apocalypse Now. The terrifying psychopath in Blue Velvet. The kid gone wrong in Rebel Without a Cause. The actor taken under the wing of James Dean who longed to be the next Orson Welles. The hell-raising director who revolutionized Hollywood. An enigmatic man from Dodge City, Kansas, on an endless quest to realize the American Dream. 
  Dennis Hopper has been described as a rebel, an icon, an addict plagued by demons, and one of the most important champions of the pop-art movement. Friend to Warhol, muse to David Lynch, mentor to Sean Penn, champion of Ice-T, Dennis Hopper built a career that was a half-century of rebellion waged at the edge of American popular culture. 
  Tom Folsom's Hopper is a wild ride through Dennis's many lives. Featuring hundreds of interviews with Hopper's fellow actors, artists, musicians, and residents of Taos, New Mexico (where he spent much of his most manic time), as well as his ex-wives and many other people who knew him, Hopper takes you on an extraordinary—and sometimes troubling—journey. From Dennis's early days with his grandparents on a dusty farm in Kansas, where he watched trains go by on their way to Los Angeles, to his formative time in Hollywood as one of a bright new crop of actors straddling the edge of the studio system, to the rebellious 1960s and the start of the independent film movement, to the drug-addled 1970s and beyond, when Hopper staged one of the greatest Hollywood comebacks of all time—Tom Folsom has crafted a biography as unconventional as Dennis Hopper himself.

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  Capturing Light - The Epic...

  David Sartore, Joel Taylor

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  Capturing Light: The Epic Journey of Photograph 
  Introducing "The History of Photography: A Picture of Innovation." Witness the development of a medium that has captured the human experience in its most fleeting moments and grand historical sweeps. 
  Uncover the layers of this visual saga with: 
  📸 Pioneering Perspectives: Explore the origins of photography and the geniuses whose visions gave rise to a new form of art and documentation. 
  🔍 Technological Evolution: Trace the advancements from the first grainy images to the high-definition clarity of contemporary cameras, understanding the science that made it possible. 
  🎨 Artistic Revolution: Delve into the ways photography has reshaped our approach to art, from candid street snapshots to the curated expressions of the gallery wall. 
  🌐 Cultural Impact: Examine the role of photography in shaping our social history, politics, and collective memory, proving itself as a tool of both truth and manipulation. 
  Each chapter develops an understanding of how every snapshot is a frame in the reel of history—to educate, to inspire, and to provoke reflection on this powerful form of human expression. 
  Are you ready to focus on the milestones of photographic ingenuity? To zoom in on the moments that have changed the way we see the world? To appreciate the breadth and depth of photography's impact on society? 
  Open "The History of Photography" and immerse yourself in the story of how we have come to picture our reality, one shutter click at a time. 📚📸🌐

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  Bohemians - A Very Short...

  David Weir

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  The Romantic myth of Bohemia originated in the early nineteenth century as a way of describing the new conditions faced by artists and writers when the previous system of aristocratic patronage collapsed in the wake of the Age of Revolution. Without the patron system, the artist was free to move around, to seek an audience wherever fortune beckoned. This marketing model likening the artist's vagabond career to the "gypsy" life helps to explain part of the bohemian myth, but not all of it. Most bohemians have scant interest in commercial gain and are not so itinerant after all, confining their movements to down-market urban neighborhoods where the rent is cheap and the morals are loose. 
   
   
   
  This Very Short Introduction traces the myth of Bohemia through its various fictional manifestations, from Henry Murger's novel Scenes of Bohemian Life and Giacomo Puccini's opera La Bohème to Aki Kaurismäki's film La vie de Bohème and Jonathan Larson's musical Rent. It goes on to examine the history of different bohemian communities, including those in the Latin Quarter of Paris and the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York. David Weir also considers the politics of Bohemia and traces the careers of the artists Gustave Courbet and Pablo Picasso and the great chanteuses Yvette Guilbert, Fréhel, and Edith Piaf in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris.

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  Tuning In - A Memoir of...

  Sandy Miranda

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  "Tuning In is an affirmation of facing and conquering life’s challenges through the power of connection, creativity, and glorious music." — Michele Flannery, KPFA music director emerita 
  This is an inspiring memoir about a young woman who, abandoned by her father and then her mother, must become an adult at a very young age and deal with her teenage pregnancy. Growing up shy and poor in wealthy Palo Alto, her strength comes from the precious time she spends with her Irish grandmother who follows the old ways in the deep southwest. 
  Follow Sandy’s journey of self-discovery as she puts herself thorough college, finds work at a nascent Apple Computer in Silicon Valley, and then has a life-changing experience at Esalen at age 43. 
  Going on to become a beloved international public radio broadcaster, she embodies courage, imagination, and self-invention, never giving up on her vision of creating a better life for herself and those around her. An honest, moving story of loss, grief, endurance, joy, and creativity, told with an undeniably contagious sense of humor and hope. This down-to-earth and extraordinary journey to wholeness shines a light for struggling artists and creative seekers of all backgrounds.

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  The Legend of Elvis Presley -...

  Steve Goldstein

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  "The Life & Legacy of Elvis Presley" is an in-depth and captivating exploration of the King of Rock 'n' Roll's journey. Written by Steve Goldstein and narrated by Bill Murray and Susan McCoy, this audiobook dives into the life, music, and lasting influence of Elvis Presley. From his modest beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his meteoric rise to fame, listeners are taken on a ride through the highs and lows that shaped one of the most iconic figures in music history. 
  This audiobook goes beyond Elvis's chart-topping hits, giving you an intimate look at the man behind the legend. Experience his career-defining moments, from his breakthrough in Memphis to his unforgettable performances on the Las Vegas stage. Delve into the challenges he faced—personal struggles, controversies, and the pressures of fame—that ultimately impacted his health and life. You'll also discover the significant impact of his military service, his beloved Hollywood films, and his iconic 1968 comeback special. 
  Music critics Bill Murray and Susan McCoy bring additional depth to this narrative, offering expert analysis on what made Elvis's voice, style, and stage presence so revolutionary. Their insights highlight how Elvis influenced not only music but also the cultural landscape, setting the stage for generations to come. 
  This comprehensive biography is more than just a recounting of Elvis Presley's musical achievements; it’s a heartfelt tribute to his enduring legacy. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the magic of Elvis, "The Life & Legacy of Elvis Presley" will resonate with you. It celebrates his timeless impact on popular culture, providing a glimpse into the life of a man whose legend continues to thrive.

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